Sheriff’s detectives probe man’s death in Palmdale

Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the death of a male Latino adult, who was found dead in the 37800 block of 20th Street East in Palmdale on Sunday.

Deputies received a call asking them to check on the welfare of the resident at a home and upon arrival, deputies noticed a broken window. After they knocked and did not get a response, they forced entry into the home and observed that a man had suffered from blunt force trauma to his upper torso, according to sheriff’s officials.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and detectives were unable to locate any witnesses.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 1-800-222-TIPS